HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 91-382 - Pertaining to the Rotary Clubs of Northern Calif 2nd annual Ducky Derby 09-21-91 RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
PERTAINING TO THE ROTARY CLUBS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
SECOND ANNUAL DUCKY DERBY, AN ALL-DAY FAMILY EVENT TO
BE HELD ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1991, FROM 6 A.M. TO
5 P.M. IN THE LAKE REDDING AND CALDWELL PARKS.
WHEREAS, the Rotary Clubs of Northern California are
sponsoring their Second Annual. Ducky Derby, an all-day family
event to be held on Saturday, September 21, 1991, from 6 a.m. to
5 p.m. in the Lake Redding and Caldwell Parks, at which over
10 ,000 people are expected to attend; and
WHEREAS, some of the activities include a two-mile duck race
originating from the Sacramento River Trail Bridge in Redding; a
5K Fun Run & Waddle (walk) originating from the Teen Center
Parking Lot in Caldwell Park; and a Youth Biathlon ( 1/2 mile run,
3 mile bike ride, and 1/2 mile run) , also originating from the
Teen Center Parking Lot in Caldwell Park; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds of the Second Annual Ducky Derby will
go to the Rotary Clubs of Northern California Foundation Against
Substance Abuse; and
WHEREAS, the Police and Public Works Departments have stated
that various areas need to be closed to vehicular traffic to
assist in mitigating some of the impacts of such an event; and
WHEREAS, staff has requested guidance from City Council as
to whether the City Council wishes to close certain streets for
this event, subject to certain conditions, and, if so, has
recommended that Riverside/Benton Drive, from Center to Quartz
Hill, the Eastbound lanes of Quartz Hill from Market to Harlan, j
and Caldwell and Lake Redding Parks be closed to vehicular
traffic on Saturday, September 21, 1991, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. ;
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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the. City Council of
the City of Redding as follows:
1 . That Council has considered the above matter and deems
it to be in the best interests of the City to close certain
streets to vehicular traffic during the Second Annual Ducky
Derby, SUBJECT TO the Redding Rotary Clubs complying with the
following conditions set forth in Administrative Use Permit No.
AUP-44-91 and by the Recreation and Parks Commission:
a. The Rotary Clubs coordinate the event with the Redding
Police Department, Traffic Control Division.
b. An adequate Insurance Certificate be filed in the Risk
Manager' s office by September 1, 1991.
C. That the Rotary Clubs be responsible for all cleanup at
the Sacramento River Trail and the Lake Redding/
Caldwell Parks ; and that a $300 cleanup fee be
deposited with the City Clerk 10 days prior to the
event, refundable upon adequate cleanup of the area.
d. Adequate trash receptacles shall be made available in
locations where the public will congregate.
e. Adequate portable toilet facilities shall be provided.
f . Officials of the event shall monitor pedestrian traffic
to ensure that wildlife and riparian habitat along the
Sacramento River are not disturbed.
g. Event sponsors are to note that jet skis are prohibited
on the Sacramento River, and boat speeds in excess of
25 mph are prohibited by City ordinance.
h. Water skiing and powerboat demonstrations are
prohibited.
i. The Sacramento River Trail shall remain free of
permanent markings: i.e. lime, chalk, spray paint,
etc.
2. That the Chief of Police, in cooperation with the
Director of Public Works , is directed to prevent vehicular
traffic on Riverside/Benton, from Center to Quartz Hill, the
Eastbound lanes of Quartz Hill from Market to Harlan, and
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Caldwell and Lake Redding Parks on Saturday, September 21, 1991,
from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was
introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Redding on the 3rd day of September, 1991, and was
duly adopted at said meeting by the .following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Arness, Bufftun, Fulton, Moss & Dahl
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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MIKE DAHL, Mayor
City of Redding
ATTEST:
ETHEL A. NICHOLS, City Clerk
FORM ROVED:
ALL A. HAYS, C ty Attorney
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